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Less than half of parents of under-fives are confident they know what EYFS is, new Alliance survey reveals

New poll suggests more parental support and guidance on early learning is needed.
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Princess of Wales pens essay about the impact of screen time on children’s social and emotional growth

The Princess of Wales has warned of the negative impact of 'technological interference' on the family connections needed for early learning and development in a new essay.
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Elevate Great releases ‘Financing in Early Education and Care’ report

The UK’s early education and childcare system is “more complex, less equal, less sustainable, and results in demonstrably poorer child outcomes” than other European countries
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Ofsted releases latest early years post-inspection survey results

94% of recently-inspected early years settings were satisfied with the way their inspection was carried out, according to a new survey.
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DfE releases new funded entitlement take-up figures following final phase of expansion

Over 500,000 children are benefitting from government-funded early education and childcare, according to data released today by the Department for Education (DfE).
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Major dental health drive set to benefit hundreds of thousands of deprived children

Over two million free toothbrushes and tubes of toothpaste have been delivered to three- to five-year-olds in the most deprived areas of England in a large-scale dental health drive

Olivia Bailey appointed as early education minister in cabinet reshuffle

Olivia Bailey, MP for Reading West and Mid Berkshire, has been appointed to the role of early education minister, the government has confirmed.

Ofsted confirm changes to early education inspections and reveals updated report cards

Ofsted has today confirmed the rollout new reforms to education inspections, which it says will offer families “more detail about their children’s education”. 

Government announces next phase of school-based nursery expansion

The government is inviting more schools to bid for up to £150,000 of funding from a £45 million pot to create a further 300 new or expanded school-based nurseries from September 2026.

Education Committee launches new inquiry into early years sector

The Education Committee has launched an inquiry into the early years sector looking at issues around the sustainability of the workforce, families’ access to services and the quality of outcomes for young children. 

Final phase of entitlement expansion launches

Over half a million to benefit from government-funded places, government claims.

Cross-sector organisations publish open letter on early years funding

Leading organisations from across the early years and education sectors have written an open letter to the education secretary, warning of the impact of underfunding on the early years sector